Defraud — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /di-ˈfrȯd/ de·fraud

Meaning & Definition of Defraud

Defraud (verb)

  1. to deprive of something by deception or fraud

Defraud (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to rob by the use of trickery or threats

    "senior citizens generally were too smart to fall for the fast-talking salesman's attempts to defraud them"

    similar: beat, bilk, bleed, cheat, chisel, chouse, con, cozen, diddle, do, do in, euchre, fiddle, fleece, flimflam, gaff, hose (slang), hustle, mulct, nobble (British slang), pluck, ream, rip off, rook, screw, shake down, short, shortchange, skin, skunk, squeeze, stick, stiff, sting, sucker, swindle, thimblerig, victimize, sell a bill of goods to, take for a ride, take to the cleaners
    related: extort, wrench, wrest, wring, clip, gouge, nick, overcharge, soak, exploit, milk, deceive, dupe, fool, gull, trick, rope (in), betray, bitch, double-cross, bamboozle, fast-talk

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Defraud

The most common words with a similar meaning to Defraud:

Slang: hose
British slang: nobble
beat, bilk, bleed, cheat, chisel, chouse, con, cozen, diddle, do, do in, euchre, fiddle, fleece, flimflam, gaff, hustle, mulct, pluck, ream, rip off, rook, screw, shake down, short, shortchange, skin, skunk, squeeze, stick, stiff, sting, sucker, swindle, thimblerig, victimize, sell a bill of goods to, take for a ride, take to the cleaners

Related Words for Defraud

extort, wrench, wrest, wring, clip, gouge, nick, overcharge, soak, exploit, milk, deceive, dupe, fool, gull, trick, rope (in), betray, bitch, double-cross, bamboozle, fast-talk

Word Forms of Defraud

Inflections: defrauded, defrauding, defrauds

Derived words: defrauder (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Defraud

Middle English, from Anglo-French defrauder, from Latin defraudare, from de- + fraudare to cheat, from fraud-, fraus fraud

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Defraud

What does "Defraud" mean?

"Defraud" means to deprive of something by deception or fraud. As a verb, it is defined as: to deprive of something by deception or fraud.

What is another word for "Defraud"?

Other words for "Defraud" include beat, bilk, bleed, cheat, chisel, chouse, con and cozen. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Defraud" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Defraud"?

There are 63 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Defraud". Common alternatives include beat, bilk, bleed, cheat, chisel, chouse, con, cozen, diddle and do.

How do you use "Defraud" in a sentence?

Examples of "Defraud" in a sentence: "senior citizens generally were too smart to fall for the fast-talking salesman's attempts to defraud them".

Is "Defraud" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Defraud" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Defraud"?

"Defraud" is pronounced /di-ˈfrȯd/ and divided into syllables as de·fraud.

What is the origin of the word "Defraud"?

"Defraud" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French defrauder, from Latin defraudare, from de- + fraudare to cheat, from fraud-, fraus fraud. First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Defraud" meaning "to rob by the use of trickery or threats"?

When "Defraud" (verb) means to rob by the use of trickery or threats, synonyms include beat, bilk, bleed, cheat, chisel and chouse.